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Remington 722 extractor replace
02 January 2019, 23:24
RollandRemington 722 extractor replace
I had a gentleman call me on installing an AR extractor in his bolt. I have never done this and do not have the fixtures or inclination to attempt it. So where could I send him???
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03 January 2019, 04:10
farbedoKampfeld Custom.
Jeremy
03 January 2019, 18:45
Toomany ToolsHelps to have a pair of V-blocks but really a simple job.
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03 January 2019, 23:02
RollandJohn
I do have V blocks and a mill and lathe just not the instruction sheet. I have not done one so I am not sure I want to practice on a customers gun.
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03 January 2019, 23:17
Toomany ToolsThe extractors come with instruction sheet and its really straight-forward. Chuck it into the lathe to sleeve boltface (solder in the sleeve while its in the chuck); into the mill for a groove; then drill hole for spring/plunger. You have to be precise but it is not difficult work.
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03 January 2019, 23:36
dpcdSako extractors are easier as there is no cross pin hole.
Or, for the price that some charge you can just buy a new bolt from PTG. (700 bolts)
04 January 2019, 05:45
kendogWhat caliber is your 722. I might have a NOS 222 extractor.
04 January 2019, 07:41
J WisnerI have a NOS 222 extractor, as well, if that is the caliber you need.
James Wisner
04 January 2019, 10:37
RollandThe rifle is a .308 He said he has two rifles both with the same size cartridge base. I believe the other is a .270
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08 January 2019, 04:09
BobsterWhy does your customer feel the need to replace the Rem extractor? They will rip the rim slam off most any case known. Much like a Chinese finger puzzle. Very few fail.
08 January 2019, 23:34
RollandApparently the 722 extractors are almost non-existent. His has failed for some reason. I have not seen the rifle so I was going by what he has said. After a lenghty conversation I decided that I did not want to deal with it. As he was much more knowledgeable on the subject and the cost of doing the work.
Never rode a bull, but have shot some.
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NRA LEO firearms instructor (retired)
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